The Colonial Marine Colour GuardThis post is staffed by Dom Baldwin and assisted by Tony BassiTo organize a competent marching troop in Service C uniforms to carry our colours at the head of the parade, and to raise funds to supply the Colour Guard with needed kit to accomplish this duty.Current CG Standards/Guidelines.

1) All flags (with the exception of U.S. flag) shall be same (or similar) in size, 3x5. U.S. flag is to remain a size larger, 4x6. I understand that some flags are hard to get exactly 3x5, no worries, anything close is ok. No need to be picky down to the last cm or inch regarding flag size.2) All poles and toppers will be standard brass color and of same type. (If possible!) Also, all poles (in exception of U.S. flag) will be the same (or close to) the same length.3) All color guard marines will be dressed in Charlie uniforms (if possible). Dress blues optional for the U.S. flag bearer (I actually prefer this!). -Svc C uniform: Please be complete! proper khaki shirt, manderin collar, ribbons, patches, name tapes, white gloves, proper trousers (contact Dom), green service cap and Colonial Marine emblem (contact Dom), black shoes. (items not mandatory, but please try to get close!)4) 2 color guard riflemen will flank and accompany U.S. flag bearer, if possible.

Ok, all are welcome to add to the list. We can put all ideas here, then pick and choose what we think will work best. Thanks!

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#3 - It is preferable that they are in Svc C, but, this will inhibit the potential amount of colour party members we have as not everyone whom has Svc C like to be in the colour party and not everyone willing to volunteer for the colour party has a Svc C.

Location: New York
Service Number: A11/TQ1.0.42136E1
Country: United States

Mole wrote:

As this will be my one and only trip to D*Con, I humbly request the honour of carrying the White Ensign of the UKCM.

Sounds awesome! However, that's not up to me. The UKCM must approve of that. Your Svc C uniform is not required, however its STRONGLY recommended.

Dom, and for item #3:Yes, agreed. But I hope to work on that in the future. The overall goal is to obtain close uniformity. So if we can encourage volunteers to get their Svc C's, the more the merrier. We only need just enough to cover the flag bearers and/or armed escorts. 8 or 9 marines I estimate. It's do-able.

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Location: New York
Service Number: A11/TQ1.0.42136E1
Country: United States

Scapey wrote:

Claymore has requested that he be allowed to carry the Scottish Saltire in the parade this year, in Service Cs with a kilt.Any objections?

Again, I'm not forming concrete rules written in stone. You can wear what you want, however I just strongly urge we have some uniformity in the Color guard. If you are representing your nation, by all means show national pride. My question is, if you're carrying the Scottish Saltire, why WOULDN'T you wear a kilt?? That would be very fitting.You have the rest of the Svc C's right? (tan shirt and green cap)?

Location: Oklahoma City, USA
Service Number: A03/TQ1.0.62157E1
Country: United States

Thanks to Dan my Svc C's are done so if I'm required in the 'guard' just let me know.

I won't be able to yell at people about 'spacing' so it may be a little 'off' and I swear last year I caught a few peeling off into hooters as we passed...but those are 'acceptable losses'

Again just a reminder, 'I' have the flags and poles from last year.This weekend I'll pull it all out again, make sure what I have is what I think I have and post about anything else required.We don't want a repeat of last year

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